In failing to correctly patch a known vulnerability and exposing the personal data of potentially 143 million Americans to hackers, Equifax made a security blunder of epic proportions — however, it appears the company is just getting started.

Leaving its digital doors wide open to criminals apparently wasn’t enough for the credit reporting agency, as it’s now sending hack victims directly into the open arms of unknown internet pranksters.

Yes, Equifax is directing those concerned about the data breach and its repercussions to a fake website set up to troll the company itself. That’s right, the official Equifax Twitter account is pointing people to what looks to be a fake site (aka a phishing site). Read more…